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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1908

Page

27

Inauguration of the Girls' Friendly Society Yearly Meet

The Girls' Friendly Society of the Diocese of Washington inaugurated its eleventh annual meeting with a special service at the Church of the Epiphany. Two hundred of its thousand members formed a bannered procession. Dr. Randolph McKim and Dr. Herbert Scott Smith delivered speeches praising the society's charity and parish work. The Holiday House at Sandy Spring, Md. was supported by proceeds. sewing projects for St. Mary's on the Mount Sewanee were displayed. The event closes with a reception at National Rifles Armory and upcoming panels on home life and Sunday observance read by young members.

Girls' Friendly Diocese of Washington H. C. Bolton Constance Satterlee M. M. McGuire Katherine Lowndes Dr. McKim Epiphany St. John St. Phillip St. Michael St. Mark Trinity St. Alban St. Margaret Epiphany Chapel Ascension Good Shepherd All Staints St. Andrew Our Saviour St. Matthew Randolph McKim Church of the Epiphany Marine Band Holphany Choir Alt Sandy Spring Marion Oliver St. Mary's On Mount Sewanee Tenn South Girls’ Friendly Society Sandy Spring Mad Ieal Friendly National Episcopal Church Woodcock St. Alban'’s Clinch Bratenaal Alban St. Alban's National Hifies Armory Josephine Ames Nellis Davis Annie Hanily Susie Dorsey Liliie Jerry Fimina Vanser Helen Tait

Veterans Unveil Monument At Arlington Cemetery

Impressive services were held in Arlington Cemetery yesterday afternoon for the unveiling of a monument to Mrs. James Tanner. Potomac Post No 11, G A R conducted the ceremonies with Commander O'Meara presiding. Col. Hopkins accepted for the Tanner family as speakers and singers participated, including Rev W Gallagher, Mrs Morgan D Lewis, George Lillibodie, and Dr Thomas Calver. Reverend John Van Scheick delivered the benediction.

Arl Angton James Tanner Potomac Post No. 11 G A. R O'Meara W. Gallagher Department of the Potomac Morgan D. Lewis Thomas S. Hopkins Tanner George Lillibodie Thomas Calver John van Scheick New York

Columbia Heights Citizens to Elect Officers Tomorrow

A meeting of the Columbia Heights Citizens Association will be held tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Savoy parlor at 2804 Fourteenth Street Northwest. It will be the last session before the summer recess and will include the election of officers for the ensuing year.

Columbia Heights

Banqueters at Belasco Theater Open Night Draws Critics Crowd

The Banqueters premiere at Belasco Theater featured manager L. Stoddard Taylor in the lead role, with Washington critics and a Hungarian orchestra among the added attractions. Notable comedians included George A Bentley and John Othen, and the show blended burlettas with a realistic stage setting and wine snacks amid limited free-list admission.

Belasco Theater Madera Séene-Diufllers Peaseeses Ffeets George A Bentley W. D. Lamborne John Othen Will. A- Page Washington Puree & la Shubert Burr McIntosh Eddie Foy Win Ralph Clifford K. Berryman Hector Fuller The Post Taylor

Eagles Honor Their Dead At Local Fraternal Service

The Fraternal Order of Eagles held a memorial in Nagle Hall at Sixth and Ho streets west of town. Worthy President Ward Savage opened the service with an address. The program included singing prayer and a roll call led by secretary J Donald Bret. Julius Katn, San Francisco Aerie No 6 member, spoke on the order’s success and aid to members.

Order of Eagles Nagle Hall Forthwest Ward Savage J. Donald Bret Julius Katn San Francisco Aerie No. 6

Women Visitors Praise Washington During National League Trip

The National League of Woman Workers departs Washington after a five oclock train ride home. They praised President Roosevelt and Minister Wu as delightful, recalled a warm White House reception, and enjoyed a final Sunday of sightseeing and church visits before their departure. Names from Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York and Pennsylvania were among the group.

National League of Woman Workers Washington Roosevelt White House Capitol Ston ‘Station M. Howes Massachusetts Jessie V. Budlong Rode Island Helen Davidson Connecticut Congressional Library Corcoran Art Gallery

Deaconess Mary A Knapp Leaves for Five Month Leave

Deaconess Mary A Knapp of the Methodist Church departs this evening for Afton N Y to spend five months on leave due to ill health. She has served the past four years with Gorsuch Churel as superintendent of the Junior League and Home Department of the Sunday school.

Mary A. Knapp Methodist Church Afton Gorsuch Churel California Maine Purtistman Superior Wm. Cannon P. Hinkel & Co Maine Ave Fms Krouse's 9Th St Be Beurith’s Ewensy Ae Mae Ate—Brewery Ariuieton Boing -Company

Purity Crusade Targeting Profanity by Halifax Man

George Wright of Halifax launches a mail crusade against swearing urging strict enforcement of laws and broader social action. Circulars from Washington report railway discipline and public campaigns, noting arrests and journalistic help, as Wright condemns profanity across classes and calls for tougher measures.

George Wright Halifax KK. 5 Wright Washington United States Canada

Minnesota Alumni Reception for National Resources Convention Delegates

Graduates of the University of Minnesota and state citizens here are invited to a reception for convention delegates on May 13 at Rauscher's. Attendees will include Gov. John A. Johnson, Cyrus Northrop of the University of Michigan, former Gov. John Lind, James J. Hill, and other delegates. Contacts are Charles J. Brand at 1833 V Street NW or George M. Albrecht at 326 Maryland Ave NE.

University of Minnesota Minnesote Convention For the Conservation of National Resources Association Charles J. Brand V Street Northwest George M. Albrecht Maryland Avenue Rauscher’s John A. Johnson Cyrus Northrop University of Michigan John Lind James J. Hill

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